Family Law Paralegal

Sterling Lawyers, LLC

Arlington Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Matching

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Short & Long-Term Disability

Incentive Based Bonus

Job summary

Sterling Lawyers, LLC in Illinois seeks a paralegal to support two attorneys in a fast-paced family law practice. You will handle filing, draft pleadings, manage calendars, prepare documents for service, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court throughout case workflows.

Our compensation starts at $50,000 up to $61,900 with an incentive-based bonus, plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with matching, paid vacation, holidays, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

2-3 years of family law experience but will consider motivated candidates with relevant skills.
Ability to support two Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Solid organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support two attorneys in a fast-paced family law environment.
File documents in new and existing cases; process payments.
E-file pleadings and update attorneys on filing requirements.
Draft and e-file pleadings including Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
Prepare and submit prove-up documents in each county.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, and coordinate notices.

Skills

Family law experience

E-filing

Document drafting

Job description

Job Title

Paralegal

“It was like stepping out of the Stone Age and into Star Wars.” – Kim Rose, recalling her first day at Sterling Lawyers

Sterling Hughes, LLC (sterlinglawyers.com) is a rapidly growing law firm that exclusively practices family law with a fixed fee model. Leave behind the stress of tracking billable hours and toxic micromanagement to join a supportive, successful and very collaborative legal team.

At Sterling Hughes, LLC we commit to making a positive impact at every touch point with clients, the community, and our team. We reduce stress and increase flexibility in your role by using modern, efficient technology and business practices.

Are you ready to join our top-performing team and make a difference in people's lives? We’re looking for the right people to further expand our Paralegal team based in Illinois.

Your Compensation Plus Benefits

Base salary range starting at $50,000 to $61,900 commensurate with experience
Incentive based bonus
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Insurance starts on the first of the month following your hire date
Paid vacation and holidays
401K with Matching
Short & Long-Term Disability

Experience

2-3 years of family law experience but will consider motivated candidates with relevant skills and no family law experience.

Work Schedule & Location

Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm

Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to support two Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
File documents initially and in existing e-filed cases, and process payments related to the same.
E-file any/all documents for your attorneys, and update attorneys with any/all changes in e-filing requirements.
Draft and e-file pleadings including Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Petition to Establish Parentage, and any other required pleadings in a divorce or parentage proceeding.
Prepare and submit prove-up documents in each county.
Draft and e-file other documents as requested by attorneys, including but not limited to Appearance forms, Temporary Support Pleadings, Requests for Mediation/Guardian ad Litem, Motions, Rule to Show Cause and Financial Affidavits, etc.
Prepare Interrogatories & Requests for Production of Documents.
Prepare Answers to Interrogatories & Requests (compile all documentation; scan, categorize, tag, and draft the written responses; prepare copies per attorney instructions).
Prepare Request for Pretrial: draft Pre-Trial Memos for attorney review; forward Pre-Trial Memos with all exhibits to judge and opposing counsel.
Manage attorney calendars including scheduling all hearings, prove ups and continuously reviewing/reconciling electronic dockets in counties.
Scheduling Client, opposing party and opposing counsel calls.
Process incoming mail: scanning documents into the client file, forwarding mail to client and attorney, and determining/coordinating next steps.
Organize and update electronic and/or physical file: Court case, participants, folders, county, judge, opposing counsel, GAL, etc.
Filing of the attorney's in/outbox into physical files.
Coordinate and facilitate the completion and execution of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders.
Closeout files: confirm that the attorney sent a closing email and that our billing department has any financial information needed to complete the closing process.
Enter and submit for reimbursement any case expenses.
Ordering office supplies, filling paper in printers, changing printer cartridges when needed, adding funds to the postage meter, and fulfilling other office duties as necessary.
Carry out follow-up communication with clients for case updates, incoming/outgoing mail, new hearing dates, scheduling meetings with the attorneys, etc.
Prepare documents for Service, coordinating with the Process Server, and providing all documents; follow-up to confirm service, file Affidavit of Service, and inform the attorney/client of the same.